How to get .ipa file with PhoneGap for iOS?

Question

I have developed an PhoneGap application using Sencha Touch 2 in Android. Now I want to develop the same in iOS without changing the code. I tried using PhoneGap Build but it was asking for Apple developer registration or developing Xcode using MacBook. Is there any other way that I can generate an .ipa file using Windows XP, PhoneGap?

Answer 1

If your app really is just a straight PhoneGap app -- all HTML, JavaScript, etc. and no custom Objective-C stuff, phonegap.com offers a build service that'll build your app for all the platforms they support. You'll still have to register as an iOS developer and pay you $99 to get a distribution certificate, of course. According to the iOS Build instructions you'll need a Mac to set up your certificate and such. So realistically, you'll need to at least have access to a Mac from time to time, but once you've got everything set up you should be able to use the service to do your builds.